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God Looks At The Heart, And He Saw What We Are Doing For Others
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. Acts 10:3-4, NIV Cornelius was known to be a centurion. According to some commentaries, a devoted Jew wouldn’t normally like him since he was an officer of the Roman army. The Romans believed in many gods but Cornelius believed in the God of the Jews. In Acts 10:2, it says there that he…
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When the Situation requires you to Keep going while your Heart is Breaking
You will make it. You may find it hard to comprehend the things that God allowed you to experience, but take this moment as your chance to grow. Sometimes, life feels so harsh. You tried to follow what God asks you to do, thinking that He will protect you from pain, but God’s ways are higher than our ways. His wisdom is higher than our expectations. And just because our heart is breaking doesn’t mean we can no longer move forward. Just because we go through problems doesn’t mean there’s no hope left. You will overcome the circumstances that you are facing. Just don’t allow the pain to hinder you…
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Romans 10:9, NIV
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9, NIV This is how you will be saved. You need to declare that Jesus is Lord. It means that you acknowledge Him as the King of your life. You accepted Him as your God and Savior. You chose to treat Him as your redeemer. You need to believe that God raised Him from the dead. Jesus defeated death. He overcame the grave. And because He rose on the third day, we are now given the chance to experience eternity with Him. Jesus’ resurrection…
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Sometimes, God will take you to a Secluded Place so that you’ll deal with your Heartaches
God wants you to deal with the pain. If you will you keep it hidden and buried, it will manifest in your words, deeds, and thoughts. It is very important for you to face the issues that you are going through in life. It won’t be easy. Many times, you will feel the pain again. But the process is always worth it. Sometimes, God will lead you to a place where you can be alone with Him, and that’s where He will lead you to the process of healing. So if you find yourself doing things on your own, then maybe God is giving you a chance to focus on…
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Romans 8:28,NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV You may go through unexpected situations in life that break your heart but remember that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him. Just keep serving Jesus. Honor and glorify Him in your life. He will be there to remind you of your purpose. He will make a way so that you will fulfill what He planted in your heart. So don’t be easily discouraged when things don’t go according to your plans. Surrender everything to God…
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Romans 8:26, NIV
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26, NIV There are days in our lives when we feel like we are losing hope. Darkness is all around us, and we find it hard to overcome our problems, but God’s Spirit is always there to help us with our weaknesses. When we can’t find the words to say to God, the Spirit Himself will intercede for us. So just cry out to God. Go to Him and connect to His heart. Don’t worry about the words…
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Romans 6:14, NIV
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14, NIV You are under God’s grace; it means that you are no longer a slave to sin. You are now free to do God’s will. Please don’t waste your freedom by following the selfish desires in your heart. Don’t be easily tempted by the temporary pleasures of this world. Set your eyes on things above. Focus on Jesus and let His sacrifice remind you of the cost that He needed to pay so that you will experience eternity with Him. Let the grace that He gave lead you to the…
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Romans 2:5, NIV
But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. Romans 2: 5, NIV One day, God will execute His righteous judgment. Yes, He is a good God, and He desires all of us to be saved, but He is also a Holy God. He hates sin because it keeps us away from Him. It’s like a poison that slowly kills our souls. That’s why we need to surrender everything in His presence and repent. But then, there are days when we are so stubborn. We keep on following our own…
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Your Values are more important than your Outer Beauty
God sees things differently. The world will tell you that beauty is more important than your character and values, but God will always remind you to focus on what’s going on inside. The world will tempt you to improve the things the people can see, but God’s love will compel you to work on things that will bring you to eternity. There are things that we consider important, but in the eyes of God, its value can’t even equate to what he already put in our hearts. This is the reason why you need to stop following the standards of this world. You will just feel broken and empty if…
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Acts 17:24, NIV
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. Acts 17:24, NIV The creator of heaven and earth does not live in temples built by humans. We may treat the buildings where we worship as holy or sacred, but keep in mind that God doesn’t live there. He is in your heart. He is residing in the deepest part of your soul. So don’t just worship Him in physical temples or any places of gathering but glorify His name with everything you have. Don’t just honor and respect Him inside the church…
